HONG KONG, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong has emerged as a top destination for Chinese mainland outbound tourists, recording over 300,000 visits as of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, the first day of the five-day May Day holiday, of whom more than 182,000 were from the mainland.
The concept of eco-tourism has gained traction among visitors, who are seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of cities. On Thursday morning, a large crowd of Chinese mainland visitors, equipped with professional hiking gear, passed through the Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point, eager to explore Hong Kong's natural beauty.
